I just took my new SPF to the local California BAR referee to complete my SB100 registration and he informed me that in 2009, all vents from the valve covers must be vented either to the carbutretor via a pcv valve or vented directly to the air cleaner.
UNLESS your engine block was made prior to 1970, you must get an
oil cap with a tube that connects to the air cleaner.
I found a cap at Kragen that has a vent hose attachment. Bought a foot of 3/8ths hose and a brass fitting with a 3/8 ths inch barb on it. All at Kragen for about $15.00. Drilled a 3/8ths inch hole in the bottom of my air cleaner. Installed the brass fitting and ran the hose from the vent cap to the air cleaner bottom. Viola......a closed vent system.
Will let you know if I fail the reinspection tomorrow.